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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

ARE or WSM: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): ARE scores 100/100 vs WSM 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
ARE (Alexandria RE)WSM (Williams-Sonoma)
Market / sectorus · Real Estateus · Consumer Disc
Price$52.28$237.43
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 4 bars · uPnL -2.3%LONG · 292 bars · uPnL +44.6%
Total return-20.6%+44.6%

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